Garbanzo Beans & Greens

Ingrédients

• 3 strips bacon
• 1 cup chopped carrots (about 3 medium)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic gloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth (depending on desired thickness)
• 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans, drained (if you'd prefer fresh, just pre-soak and cook them)
• 4 cups kale (or other hearty green), chopped or torn
• Toppings: Plain Greek Yogurt (I get the 2%%), Feta crumbles,
• 1Cook bacon in a dutch oven or soup pot on medium heat. Remove bacon with tongs and leave fat. (Alternatively, just heat olive oil or olive oil/butter combo in pan.)